March is a time of transition. Winter crops die, making room for spring seedlings. Volunteers poke through the soil and take a chance. We celebrate new life in the garden as the old fades away. We move from winter into spring.
![Asclepias tuberosa in bloom.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8902.jpg)
![Volunteer cilantro shoots up in the shade under a table. Perfect for our hot summers.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8903.jpg)
![Starting popcorn seeds in flats out in the sun. All 21 seeds sprouted.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8904.jpg)
![White Sonora wheat rises up for pollination.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8905.jpg)
![Aphids are the major reason why our kale meets its end in March. Time for something new.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8908.jpg)
![Fall-planted garlic jumps in spring weather.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8909.jpg)
![Newly planted strawberry crowns attempt to flower, but we'll pull all flowers for the next month.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8910.jpg)
![Bees take advantage of arugula that has bolted to seed in last week's heat.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8914.jpg)
![Loquats and other trees are sending out new leaves now.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8917.jpg)
![It's time to dig up blackberry runners before they take over. This one grows between two potted plants.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8918.jpg)
![Sage sprouts among dead sage plants. New life replaces old as spring draws near.](https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_8919.jpg)
Start seeds, weed soils, add compost over bare soil, plan big and enjoy this transition from winter into spring!